Dave Caplan
Chairman
Dave Caplan is the chairman and CEO of C2 Motion Picture Group, and he oversees the development, financing, production, and sales of all C2 projects. Caplan supervises all aspects of the studio and produces all of C2’s independent films, including the breakout hit “Longlegs” which has grossed over $100M in box office and is the biggest independent horror film in over 16 years. He also produced “The Monkey” directed by Oz Perkins and starring Theo James which will be released by Neon in February 2025, “In The Grey” directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill which will be released by Lionsgate in January 2025, “Goodrich” starring Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis which will be released by Ketchup in October 2024, and “Azrael” starring Samara Weaving which will be released by IFC/Shudder in September 2024.
Caplan led C2’s raise and financing of a $100M multi-picture co-financing deal with Paramount Pictures which included “Babylon”, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1”, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”, and “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”.
Caplan is also an executive producer on Guy Ritchie’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” Sony’s “65” starring Adam Driver, and “The End We Start From” starring Jodie Comer.
Prior to founding C2, Caplan was a 16-year veteran television producer and showrunner. Caplan served as CEO and executive producer of Trooper Entertainment, responsible for managing the daily operation as well as the growth of the company as both a full services production company and international business entity. He holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of California, Santa Cruz.
Liz Destro
Head of Production
Liz Destro began her career with numerous acclaimed independent films including nine at the Sundance Film Festival. She has produced films such as Golden Globe-nominated Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Life of Crime (starring Jennifer Aniston) and Clerks III. In addition to 25+ films produced, she is now also developing and producing for TV and recently Executive Produced Swimming with Sharks for Lionsgate.
Connor Purcell
Director of Development
Connor Purcell serves as the Director of Development for C2 Motion Picture Group, playing a pivotal role in the company’s feature film endeavors. He is instrumental in guiding each project through its entire lifecycle, from conception and production to post-production and release, ensuring that every film aligns with C2’s standards of quality.
Connor brings a wealth of experience to his role with previous positions at Paradigm Talent Agency, Sugar23, and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. His strategic insight and storytelling skills have played a key role in shaping projects such as “Secret Headquarters,” “Young Woman and the Sea,” “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” and the upcoming F1 movie. Holding a degree in Finance from Southern Methodist University, Connor combines analytical expertise with a genuine love for the art of filmmaking.